3. Various types of Entrance Exam

A. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINSITRATION (M.B.A.)

1. Common Admission Test (CAT):

CAT is one of the most widely recognized entrance exams for MBA admissions in India. It is conducted annually by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and is accepted by many other top business schools in India.

2. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT):

GMAT is an internationally recognized exam accepted by numerous business schools around the world, including in India. It is a standardized test that assesses analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills.

3. Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT):

XAT is conducted by Xavier School of Management (XLRI) and is accepted by various other management institutes in India.

4. Common Management Admission Test (CMAT):

CMAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to management programs in various colleges and universities in India.

5. Management Aptitude Test (MAT):

MAT is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) and is accepted by many B-schools across India.

6. Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP):

SNAP is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) for admission to MBA programs offered by various Symbiosis institutes.

7. NMAT by GMAC:

NMAT is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for admission to MBA programs in NMIMS University and other participating colleges.

8. ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT):

IBSAT is conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education for admission to MBA programs in ICFAI Business Schools.

B. MEDICAL ENTRANCE EXAM

1. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET):

NEET is the primary medical entrance exam in India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate (MBBS/BDS) courses in medical and dental colleges across India.

2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Entrance Exam:

AIIMS conducts its entrance exam for admission to its various undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses in the prestigious AIIMS institutions in India.

3. JIPMER Entrance Exam:

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) conducts its entrance exam for admission to MBBS programs at JIPMER campuses.

4. AIPVT (All India Pre-Veterinary Test):

AIPVT is the entrance exam for admission to Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.) courses in veterinary colleges in India.

5. State-Level Medical Entrance Exams:

Many states in India conduct their own medical entrance exams for admission to medical and dental colleges within their respective states. Examples include MH-CET (Maharashtra), KEAM (Kerala), UPCMET (Uttar Pradesh), etc.

6. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduates (NEET-PG):

NEET-PG is conducted for admission to various postgraduate medical courses (MD/MS/Diploma) in medical colleges across India.

7. Foreign Medical Entrance Exams:

Some students also take exams such as the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) for pursuing medical education abroad.

C. ENGINEERING ENTRANCE EXAM

1. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main:

JEE Main is one of the most popular engineering entrance exams in India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions, as well as some state and private colleges.

2. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced:

JEE Advanced is the second stage of the JEE for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Only candidates who qualify the JEE Main and meet specific eligibility criteria are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced.

3. BITS Admission Test (BITSAT):

BITSAT is conducted by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) for admission to its engineering programs at various campuses.

4. VIT Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE):

VITEEE is conducted by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) for admission to its B.Tech programs.

5. Manipal Entrance Test (MET):

Manipal Academy of Higher Education conducts MET for admission to its engineering courses.

6. SRMJEEE (SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination):

SRMJEEE is conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) for admission to its B.Tech programs.

7. WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination):

WBJEE is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board for admission to engineering colleges in West Bengal.

8. MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test):

MHT CET is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to engineering and technology courses in colleges in Maharashtra.

9. COMEDK UGET (Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka Undergraduate Entrance Test):

COMEDK UGET is conducted for admission to engineering courses in member colleges of COMEDK in Karnataka.

D.1. Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) Entrance Exams:

1. AP DEECET (Andhra Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test):

Conducted for admission to D.Ed. courses in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

2. MH D.Ed. CET (Maharashtra D.Ed. Common Entrance Test):

Conducted for admission to D.Ed. courses in colleges and universities in the state of Maharashtra.

3. TS DEECET (Telangana State Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test):

Conducted for admission to D.Ed. courses in the state of Telangana.

4. DIET CET (District Institutes of Education and Training Common Entrance Test):

Conducted in various states for admission to D.Ed. courses in District Institutes of Education and Training.

D.2. B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) Entrance Exams:

1. AP EDCET (Andhra Pradesh Education Common Entrance Test):

Conducted for admission to B.Ed. courses in colleges and universities in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

2. TS EDCET (Telangana State Education Common Entrance Test):

Conducted for admission to B.Ed. courses in colleges and universities in the state of Telangana.

3. UP B.Ed. Joint Entrance Examination:

Conducted for admission to B.Ed. courses in colleges and universities in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

4. HPU B.Ed. Entrance Exam (Himachal Pradesh University B.Ed. Entrance Exam):

Conducted for admission to B.Ed. courses in Himachal Pradesh University and affiliated colleges.

5. DU B.Ed. Entrance Exam (Delhi University B.Ed. Entrance Exam):

Conducted for admission to B.Ed. courses in the University of Delhi and affiliated colleges.

6. MH B.Ed. CET (Maharashtra B.Ed. Common Entrance Test):

Conducted for admission to B.Ed. courses in colleges and universities in the state of Maharashtra.

7. Rajasthan PTET (Pre-Teacher Education Test):

Conducted for admission to B.Ed. courses in colleges and universities in the state of Rajasthan.

E. Pharmaceutical Entrance Exam :

1. GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test):

GPAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to postgraduate pharmacy programs (M.Pharm) in various colleges and universities across India.

2. UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination):

UPSEE is conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) for admission to B.Pharm and M.Pharm programs in colleges in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

3. MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test):

MHT CET is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to B.Pharm and M.Pharm courses in colleges in Maharashtra.

4. TS EAMCET (Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture & Medical Common Entrance Test):

TS EAMCET is conducted by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) for admission to B.Pharm and Pharma.D programs in colleges in Telangana.

5. AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture & Medical Common Entrance Test):

AP EAMCET is conducted by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) for admission to B.Pharm and Pharma.D programs in colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

6. BVP CET (Bharati Vidyapeeth Common Entrance Test):

BVP CET is conducted by Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University for admission to various pharmacy courses in their colleges.

7. BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test):

BITSAT is conducted for admission to B.Pharm courses at BITS Pilani campuses.

8. Jamia Hamdard Pharmacy Admission Test:

Conducted by Jamia Hamdard University for admission to their pharmacy programs.

9. KIITEE (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination):

KIITEE is conducted by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) for admission to various pharmacy courses in their university.

F. LAW ENTRANCE EXAM

1. CLAT (Common Law Admission Test):

CLAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to undergraduate (LL.B) and postgraduate (LL.M) law programs in various National Law Universities (NLUs) and other participating institutions.

2. AILET (All India Law Entrance Test):

AILET is conducted by the National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) for admission to its various law programs.

3. LSAT India (Law School Admission Test India):

LSAT India is conducted for admission to various law colleges in India, including some of the top law schools.

4. MH CET Law (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law):

MH CET Law is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for admission to law courses in colleges in Maharashtra.

5. DU LLB Entrance Exam (Delhi University LLB Entrance Exam):

Conducted by the University of Delhi for admission to its LL.B program.

6. AP LAWCET (Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test):

AP LAWCET is conducted for admission to law courses in colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

7. TS LAWCET (Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test):

TS LAWCET is conducted for admission to law courses in colleges in Telangana.

8. BVP CET Law (Bharati Vidyapeeth Common Entrance Test for Law):

Conducted by Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University for admission to its law courses.

9. KIITEE Law (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination for Law):

Conducted by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) for admission to its law programs.

G. HOTEL MANAGEMENT ENTRANCE EXAM

1. NCHM JEE (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination):

NCHM JEE is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate hotel management programs at various institutes, including the Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs).

2. AIHMCT WAT (Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Written Admission Test):

AIHMCT WAT is conducted by the Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology for admission to its hotel management program.

3. IIHM e-CHAT (International Institute of Hotel Management Electronic Common Hospitality Admission Test):

IIHM e-CHAT is conducted by the International Institute of Hotel Management for admission to its hotel management program.

4. Oberoi STEP (Systematic Training and Education Programme):

Oberoi STEP is a highly selective program by the Oberoi Group that provides training and placement opportunities in their hotels.

5. Christ University Entrance Exam:

Christ University, Bangalore, conducts its entrance exam for admission to its hotel management program.

6. WGSHA Entrance Exam (Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration Entrance Exam):

WGSHA Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to the hotel management program at WGSHA, Manipal.

7. UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination):

UPSEE is conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) for admission to hotel management programs in colleges in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

8. IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test):

IPU CET is conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University for admission to hotel management programs in colleges affiliated with the university.

H. FOREIGN ENTRANCE EXAMS

1. Graduate Record Examination (GRE):

GRE is a standardized test accepted by many universities in the United States and other countries for admission to graduate programs (master's and doctoral degrees) in various fields.

2. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT):

GMAT is required for admission to MBA and other business-related graduate programs in universities worldwide.

3. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):

TOEFL assesses English language proficiency and is often required for non-native English speakers applying to English-medium programs.

4. International English Language Testing System (IELTS):

IELTS is another English language proficiency test widely accepted by universities in English-speaking countries.

5. Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT):

SAT is required for undergraduate admissions in the United States and is commonly taken by high school students applying to colleges.

6. American College Testing (ACT):

ACT is another standardized test for undergraduate admissions in the United States, similar to SAT.

7. Medical College Admission Test (MCAT):

MCAT is required for admission to medical schools in the United States and Canada.

8. Law School Admission Test (LSAT):

LSAT is required for admission to law schools in the United States and some other countries.

9. Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT):

GAMSAT is required for entry into medical schools in Australia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

10. UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT):

UKCAT is used for admission to medical and dental programs in the United Kingdom.

11. Medical Schools Admission Requirements (MSAR):

MSAR is used for admission to medical schools in the United States.

I. INDIAN DEFENCE EXAMS:

NDA - National Defence Academy

Conducted by:

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Eligibility:

Candidates who have completed their 10+2 (or equivalent) education are eligible to apply. Candidates must be Indian citizens or citizens of Bhutan, Nepal, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962.

Frequency:

The NDA exam is usually conducted twice a year, in April and September.

Examination Pattern:

The NDA exam consists of two papers - Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT).

Selection Process:

Candidates who qualify the written exam are called for an interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB). The interview process includes psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interviews.

IMA - Indian Military Academy

Conducted by:

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Eligibility:

Both male and female candidates who have completed their graduation or are in the final year of graduation are eligible to apply for the Indian Military Academy (IMA) through the CDSE exam.

Frequency:

The CDSE exam is conducted twice a year, generally in February and November.

Examination Pattern:

The CDSE exam consists of three papers - English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics (for OTA candidates).